CARES Act and the Construction Industry: Relief for Federal and Private Contractors
The CARES Act contains several financial relief provisions to help construction contractors and other companies stay afloat during the coronavirus crisis.
Business Benefits Available, Courtesy of the CARES Act
The historic $2.2 Trillion CARES Act provides several business tax benefits, some of which can quickly provide cash flow.
Forgivable Small Business Loans – How the $2 Trillion Stimulus Bill Can Help You
As business owners struggle with the effects of the coronavirus epidemic, Congress is on the precipice of enacting landmark legislation aimed at keeping the economy afloat over the next several months.
Plan Options for COVID-19 Impacted Businesses
The government’s response to COVID-19 has left many facing forced closure or seismic changes to sales and expense forecasts. This new reality has left business owners looking for ways to bolster working capital while reducing fixed and other costs
IRS Issues Tax Extension Guidance for Taxpayers
On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States issued an emergency declaration under the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act in response to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease pandemic.
Tax Filing Deadline Extended 90 Days
This morning, the US Treasury Secretary stated “We are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15” on Twitter. “All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties.”
Tax Developments: Payment Deadline Changes and New Legislation
Late Wednesday afternoon, Treasury released Notice 2020-17, which defined the previously discussed payment extensions. Tax payments due April 15, 2020, including both 2019 income tax payments and 2020 estimated income tax payments, are postponed until July 15, 2020.
State Tax Authorities Issue Special Coronavirus Provisions
Several state tax authorities have announced various relief provisions for businesses and individuals impacted by the Coronavirus. In many cases, the provisions are an emphasis of relief provisions already available such as extensions to file
Deferral of Tax Payments
On March 17, 2020, Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin announced the IRS will allow taxpayers to delay federal tax payments for 90 days after their due dates. This delay is both interest and penalty-free. For individuals, they can defer up to $1,000,000 of taxes owed
Extending the Deadline to Pay but not for Filing
Taxpayers are likely wondering why the federal government is extending the time to pay taxes, but not extending the time to file taxes. Filing an extension is an easy process and can be done very easily by practitioners electronically through their tax software.